You can often find some hidden gems if you dig through the classifieds and real estate agent listings.

Craigslist: Pioneers in the internet classifieds space. These guys have tons of Tokyo apartment options that are updated daily. Craigslist is the first place I would check after testing out the Japan-specific search engines.

Metropolis: Metropolis is the leading English magazine in Japan. Click through the link to go to their classifieds.

Tokyo Notice Board: Tokyo Notice Board is specifically targeted to English speakers. They have a section on housing.

General Apartment and Housing Search Engines

If you have already exhausted your options above, check out the general apartment and housing search engines below.

Trip Advisor: Trip Advisor is a great destination for vacation rentals. Search around this site to see what you come up with.

HomeAway.com: A giant in the vacation rental space with properties featured in countries around the world.

Airbnb: Airbnb has properties displayed for over 185 countries. You can often get some pretty good deals for short term rentals.

Useful Articles and Blog Posts

Check out the useful articles and blog posts below for more information to help you with your apartment search.

Japan Guide: Japan Guide is awesome when it comes to detailed information for foreigners looking at starting a life in Japan. Check out this article.

Just Landed: Just Landed has brief but useful information on housing in Japan, including rental contracts, gas, water, electricity, and student housing.

Anglo Info: Anglo Info has short but sweet information about lease agreements.

There you have it. The best places for finding an apartment in Japan. If you are interested in working in this country, be sure to check out my article on how to find a job in Japan as a foreigner. If you are single and are looking to spice up your dating life, check out my reviews of the best dating sites in Japan. Enjoy your stay!

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